Phrases with «resource curse»

The phrase "resource curse" refers to a situation where countries rich in valuable natural resources, like oil or diamonds, actually experience negative effects, such as economic problems and political instability, instead of benefiting from their resources. Full definition

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Sentences with «resource curse»

However, unlike Wakanda, the Congo is a perfect example of resource curse, a paradox in which a country with abundant natural resources are worse - off than countries without them. (inverse.com)
Like other resource curse scenarios, the Rosia Montana project has generated a mounting conflict between the government and the general public. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Then there are the conflict driven resource curses, like blood diamonds from West Africa or Congo's coltan, a metallic ore that supplies materials for consumer electronics. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «resource curse»

Sentences with «resource curse»

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